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Rebenstorf Family History

Rebenstorf Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Benston, Rebstock, Arensdorf, Reisdorf, Rosenstock, Rementer

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Where is the Rebenstorf family from?

You can see how Rebenstorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rebenstorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rebenstorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Rebenstorf families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rebenstorf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rebenstorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rebenstorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rebenstorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rebenstorf. 75% of Rebenstorf men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Rebenstorf women worked as a Farm. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rebenstorf were Salesman and Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Rebenstorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Rebenstorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rebenstorf census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 22 immigration records available for the last name Rebenstorf. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 136 military records available for the last name Rebenstorf. For the veterans among your Rebenstorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rebenstorf lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rebenstorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rebenstorf in 1966 was 66, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rebenstorf ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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